Group Human Resource Manager

Our client, whose purpose is to transform African Businesses into Global Brands through innovation, strategy and business alignment, is in need of a Group Human Resource Manager. 

Key Responsibilities
 

1. HR Strategy

• Organization/group structuring and re-structuring
• Resource forecasting and planning across the group
• Identifying and applying best practices and tools to help the group improve its performance
• Manage the HRIS system
• Design, implement and manage internal communication strategies and engagements
• Develop succession planning strategies

2. Talent Pool Development & Management

• Manage the recruitment function
• Orientation and on boarding of new employees
• Career development planning
• Design and implement coaching and mentoring programs
• Develop training programs and contribute to the design of company learning/training management system
• Internal customer satisfaction survey and review

3. Performance Management & Evaluation

• Spearhead the design, implementation and monitoring of performance management systems including KPI’s and SOP’s
• Perform job analysis and design
• Custodian of job evaluation process in accordance to changes in the group
• Remuneration and Reward system management (salary structure, grading system, bonus/incentive scheme)
• Provide advice to staff and managers with respect to performance management issues

4. HR Policy & HR Administration

• Remuneration and leave administration
• Employee relations’ management
• Design Code of Conduct, Disciplinary procedure and Grievance resolution processes
• Develop and implement compensation and benefits policy
• Implement and review the group benefits scheme (medical, pension, life cover, other cash and non-cash benefits)
• Manage and evaluate the staff exit programme (retirement, exit interviews etc)
• Interpret and apply human resources policies, rules and regulations
• Identify needs for new or modified human resources policies, practices and reviews, and recommend amendments or actions accordingly as required
• Manage HR activities within the group
• Perform other related duties as required 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

The right candidate must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• University degree in Human Resource Management 
• 5 years HR Management experience with at least 3 years as a Group Human Resource Manager
• Fluency in both oral and written communication.
• Good knowledge of HR policies, rules and procedures.
• Good interviewing skills
• Ability to work under pressure and a fast paced environment 
• Excellent inter-personal relations and problem solving skills
• Flexible, empathetic individual who can maintain confidentiality
• Good supervisory and organizational skills
• Knowledge of internal engagement activities

Professional Qualifications

• Post graduate Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Certificate of workplace counseling from a recognized institution will be an added advantage

Competences

• Ability to keep abreast with current industry practices 
• Ability to clearly articulate how organizations can/should harness human resources as a strategic tool

If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to resume@interviewupconsulting.com

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.